Read the January/ February 2023 Newsletter
In this issue:
Map of the 4500 lots in Belmont which are smaller than allowed by current zoning laws. Graphic: Max Colice
Belmont’s Zoning Should Reflect Actual Use
The intensity and use regulations of Belmont’s zoning bylaws don’t reflect how most land in Belmont is actually used. Read more.
Belmont’s Zoning Needs Rethinking
The current Belmont zoning bylaw produces inconsistent and haphazard results. It requires vastly different paths to get a permit, and those paths produce vastly different results. Read more.
School Claims Parking is “Educational Use”
Belmont Hill School submitted their long-awaited plan for the Belmont Hill woodlands area to the planning board in October. The response from Belmont’s residents was instantaneous and overwhelming in opposing the proposal. Read more.
Preserve Belmont’s Leafy Leviathans
Many of our venerable trees now succumb to the whims of worried, defensive, or callous homeowners. Read more.
Belmont Community Path Phase 1 Funded
The Belmont Community Path is becoming a reality. Full funding was secured for Phase 1 construction. Phase 1 includes the MBTA underpass from Alexander Avenue to the Belmont Middle and High School campus. Read more.
Waltham Preps Rail Trail Segment
The city of Waltham issued the notice to proceed with construction of the central Waltham segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) in May 2022. Read more.
Farewell to Royal Road’s Dirt Jumps
In late July 2022, the town dismantled the dirt bike track built by Belmont teens on town land between Royal Road and the Fitchburg Line. Read more.
Lone Tree Hill Restoration Hit 2022 Milestones
In 2020, the Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill (LMC) and the Judy Record Conservation Fund began a multi-year campaign to restore native plant communities in prioritized areas of the Lone Tree Hill conservation land. Read more.
‘Chickadee Tree’ Sings on Lone Tree Hill
As a composer and artist, I am pleased to introduce you to the Chickadee Tree, a musical-visual installation on Lone Tree Hill meant to trigger complex conversations about our environment and our perception of art. Read more.
Could Town Buildings Generate Solar Power?
Imagine a project that would produce a new recurring revenue stream for Belmont without any upfront cost, utilizing only town-owned land and buildings, while lowering electricity costs and helping the town achieve its green energy goals. Read more.
BHS Students Create Environmental Club
From science labs to social studies discussions, I have seen that Belmont High School (BHS) students show a real passion and drive to end climate destruction. Read more.
Project Environment founders Christina Xi (left) and Jessica Rui. Photo: Claire Hlotyak
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